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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.96, 14,252.56 and 5,612.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.96, 14,252.56 and 5,612.32 is: 7,744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.96 : 14,252.56 = 5,612.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.96/14,252.56 = 5,612.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.96x = 14,252.56 × 5,612.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.96x = 79,989,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,989,927.54/10,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.99

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